Monday January 23, 2006: on this day

January 23, 2006 was the 23rd day of the year 2006, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 23, 2006 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 23, 2006, who was born and died on January 23, 2006, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 2006, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grillz by Nelly), movies (e.g. Shooter, directed by Antoine Fuqua), TV series (e.g. The Chaser'S War On Everything) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 23rd, 2006 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 2006?


January 23, 2006 was a Monday and it was the 23rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 2006 can also be written as 1/23/2006 in the US and as 23/1/2006 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 2006 in January 2006 calendar

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January 23, 2006: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 2006:

  • The us tried to block the sale of embraer planes to venezuela in the ongoing dispute between the usa and venezuela. celso amorim, the brazilian foreign minister, referred to the us's attempt to veto as "indefensible absurdity". recently, the us failed to block large-scale sales of spanish military equipment to venezuela. (el universal), (spain herald).
  • The conservatives won a majority of the seats in canada's house of commons election to form a minority government. stephen harper will be the next prime minister.
  • Johns hopkins university archeologists discovered a statue of queen tiye at karnak's temple complex. she is the wife of pharaoh amenhotep iii, and mother to akhenaten.
  • Kuwait's emir, sheikh saad al-abdullah al-salim al-sabah, has agreed to abdicate.
  • A train collides near bioce in montenegro after its brakes fail. it kills at least 39 people and injures more than 130 others in what is the worst train accident in montenegro.
  • Canada has confirmed another case of mad cow illness, but officials don't expect that international borders will be closed to canadian beef.
  • United nations reports that eight guatemalan soldiers serving as u.n. peacekeepers were killed in a battle against rebel ugandan lra forces.
  • Ford motor company plans to close 14 plants, and to eliminate up to 30,000 jobs (25%) by 2012.
  • Five-story nairobi building collapses, killing at least eight people and burying many more. rescuers dig through the rubble with their naked hands.
  • According to georgian gas company, azerbaijan started providing russian natural gas to georgia. this is to compensate for the fuel cutoff that was caused by the explosions in the southern russian pipelines.
  • Research in motion ltd. appealed to the u.s. supreme court. it had requested it to reverse a lower court ruling that found blackberry's wireless email device in violation patents owned by ntp, inc., which is a virginia patent-holding company. now, the case is being heard by a federal court in virginia. they will decide whether to restore an injunction that prevented the sale of popular blackberrys in the united states.

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January 23, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 23, 2006:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.53
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $76.10
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.41
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.53
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.33

Exchange Rates on January 23, 2006:

  • 1 USD = 114.43 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1495 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.2565 CHF
  • 1 USD = 8.0634 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 140.78 JPY

January 23, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Valenciennes : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • West Ham - Fulham : 2 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Arezzo - Catania : 0 - 0
  • Cesena - Mantova : 2 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Leiria - Belenenses : 2 - 2
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January 23, 2006: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 23, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 23rd, 2006 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 23, 2006: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 2006 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 2006 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 23, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 11:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 2006.

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Who was born on January 23, 2006?


Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 2006: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 18 years 2 months old,

or 218 months and 5 days old,

or 948 weeks and 3 days old,

or 6639 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 2006.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 2006?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 23, 2006.

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January 23, 2006: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 2006:

  • Chris McKinstry

    Canadian scientist (born 1967).

  • Savino Guglielmetti
  • Amedeo Giacomini
  • Joseph M. Newman
  • Dion Ørnvold
  • Virginia Smith

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Franceen Dali

    Franceen Dali was a Spanish surrealist artist known for her dreamlike and visually striking paintings.

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January 23, 2006: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 2006:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 2006: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 2006 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 2006 was Grillz by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 23, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grillz
  2. - Check On It
  3. - Run It! youtube
  4. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  5. - Stickwitu

January 23, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 2006 was Nasty Girl by The Notorious BIG featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge & Avery Storm, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 23, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nasty Girl
  2. - That's My Goal
  3. - JCB Song
  4. - Boys Will Be Boys
  5. - Hung Up

January 23, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 2006 was Be Without You by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 23, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Be Without You
  2. - Grillz
  3. - Unpredictable
  4. - Don't Forget About Us youtube
  5. - So Sick youtube

January 23, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 23, 2006 was Rompe by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 23, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 23, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rompe
  2. - Llame Pa' Verte
  3. - Mayor Que Yo
  4. - Ella Y Yo
  5. - Rakata

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January 23, 2006: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 2006 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shooter

Shooter

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Rhona Mitra, Danny Glover

Country: United States of America

Fracture

Fracture

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, David Strathairn, Rosamund Pike

Country: United States of America

Bridge to Terabithia

Bridge to Terabithia

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Gabor Csupo

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, AnnaSophia Robb, Zooey Deschanel, Robert Patrick

Country: United States of America

The Kingdom

The Kingdom

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman

Country: United States of America

Hairspray

Hairspray

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Nikki Blonsky, Michelle Pfeiffer

Country: United States of America

January 23, 2006: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 23, 2006 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Chaser's War on Everything

The Chaser's War on Everything

Release year: 2006

Directed by: Andrew Hansen

Starring: Julian Morrow, Andrew Hansen, Chris Taylor, Chas Licciardello

Country: Australia

Classical Destinations

Classical Destinations

Release year: 2006

Wild Country

Wild Country

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Craig Strachan

Pitbull

Pitbull

Release year: 2005

Directed by: Ronan O'Donoghue

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Release year: 2005

January 23, 2006: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 23, 2006 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

On The Run by Iris Johansen

On The Run

By:

Grace Archer, a single mother, has lived a perfect life for eight years raising her daughter Grace on a small Alabama horse farm.

The Hostage by W. E. B. Griffin

The Hostage

By:

W.E.B.'s second novel. Griffin's second novel in W.E.B.'s bestselling series sees Presidential Agent Charley Castillo investigating death of American diplomat in Argentina, kidnapping of diplomat's wife and a

Mary, Mary by James Patterson

Mary, Mary

By:

Someone is murdering Hollywood's A list. Her calling card was "You've got mail." While on family vacation, Alex Cross, an FBI agent, is asked to investigate the shooting death of a leading actress. An e-mail was sent to the Los …

A Million Little Pieces by James Fre

A Million Little Pieces

By:

Memoir: Frey spent six weeks in rehab at the age of 23; Oprah's Book Club was announced Sept. 2005; all new editions will include an author's note stating that Frey "EURoembellished many details?"EUR?.

Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught

Every Breath You Take

By:

Judith McNaught is a beloved author. She has crafted unforgettable characters, enticing romance and gripping suspense. McNaught has ten New York Times bestsellers and millions of loyal fans.

January 23, 2006: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 23, 2006 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Platform: DVD player, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Wii, Windows

Genre: Trivia

Publisher: Mindscape (EU, PC/NDS) DSI Games (NA, NDS/GBA) Imagination Entertainment (DVD) Global Star Software (NA, PC) Zoo Games (Wii)

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

Platform: Windows, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS

Genre: Role-playing video game, visual novel

Publisher: QuinRose & Prototype

Crash Boom Bang!

Crash Boom Bang!

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Party

Publisher: JP Vivendi Universal Games; INT Sierra Entertainment; WW Universal Interactive

Command & Conquer: The First Decade

Command & Conquer: The First Decade

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: 11 RTS games, 1 FPS game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Angels Online / Angel Love Online

Angels Online / Angel Love Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3

Genre: MMORPG

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Who was the US President on January 23, 2006?

On January 23, 2006 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 2006?

On January 23, 2006 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 2006?

On January 23, 2006 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

Find out more about January 23rd

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What happened in 2006?

2006 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Sydney, Australia experiences the hottest New Year's Day ever recorded. The temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), sparking bushfires, and power outages.
  • A coal mine explosion in Sago, West Virginia kills 12 miners and leaves one in critical condition.
  • In the Sago Mine Disaster, near Buckhannon West Virginia, USA, twelve dead coal miners were found along with one survivor.

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What was the calendar for January 2006?

January 2006 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 2006 calendar looked like.

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